Ergebnis für "Murder by the Book" in Kunst & Unterhaltung

The Dalehouse Murder by Francis Everton. An assorted group of young people gather in a Merchester house to take part in the annual lawn tennis tournament. The summer is extremely hot, tempers are frayed and suddenly one of the inmates dies in her bed. Is the ice-cool doctor really cool or has he assumed the facade to mask a diabolical plot? A murder mystery with more than a splash of psychological leanings.

Freeman Wills Crofts was part of the golden age of detective fiction, along with the likes of Agatha Christie and Raymond Chandler. His most famous creation, Inspector Joseph French of Scotland Yard, appeared in more than 30 novels between 1924 and 1957. Fellow golden age author Raymond Chandler described Crofts as "the soundest builder of them all”, and Agatha Christie included a parody of French in a 1929 collection of short stories. In this story, cinema box office cashiers are dying in mysterious circumstances. With few clues and little time, will Inspector French succeed in capturing ...

Joe Wilmot, a prosperous cinema owner in a small town, is trapped in a life filled with a resentful wife and a housemaid with romantic intentions. Amid his wifes increasing demands for freedom and a formidable rival threatening his livelihood, Joe is driven to consider the unthinkable - murder. This riveting tale from acclaimed crime writer Jim Thompson (known for The Killer Inside Me, The Getaway, The Grifters) paints a raw image of a man on the brink of desperation. (Summary by Ben Tucker)

A brutally battered body is discovered on a golf course, initially deemed a suicide. However, a group of four leisurely gentlemen lodging at the nearby country club, along with the local police, beg to differ. The mystery appears to be solved multiple times, with evidence seemingly leaving no room for doubt. Yet, each time theres a hole in the logic, leading the investigation back to square one. The ultimate revelation serves as a reminder to our detectives and to us all - the most obvious truths are often the hardest to see. This narratives thrilling twists will captivate some, while others ...

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Delve into another intricate tale penned by Walter Stewart, also known as J.J. Connington. Follow the intrepid Chief Constable, Sir Clinton Driffield, as he maneuvers through the convoluted mysteries of the Shandon family estate. The Shandons, a family of successful yet flawed brothers, find their seemingly perfect lives riddled with underlying issues. As jealousy and ambition stir the pot, Sir Clinton, aided by his reliable associate Wendover, must decode a puzzle as intricate as the estates maze. This captivating narrative is expertly narrated by Howard Skyman.

Dive into the chilling tale of a crafty murderer lurking in the labyrinthine halls of an ancient hospital, crafted by the acclaimed author of Murder Takes the Veil. This gripping thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Delve into the chilling mystery of a sacristans murder in the sacristy and a theft of precious jewels. The evidence oddly points towards the priest. However, could the real culprit be the communist, the Nazi, the Senators wife, or someone entirely unexpected? Set against the backdrop of World War II Chicago, this gripping tale by Daniel A Lord, S.J. – a renowned American Catholic writer and priest – captivates with its unexpected twists. Known for his diverse body of work spanning religion, humor, plays, songs, mysteries, and politics, Lords indelible influence notably extends to ...

When Rex Howard, a hardened private eye, loses his beloved kid sister to a ruthless waterfront mob boss, he vows to seek revenge. The mobster, however, doesnt make it easy - he sends his gun-toting henchmen after Rex while his seductive femme fatale attempts a lethal seduction. But neither bullets nor temptations can deter Rex. This thrilling tale follows his relentless pursuit of justice, come what may.

Journey into the mind of literatures first detective, C. Auguste Dupin, in Edgar Allan Poes groundbreaking 1841 short story, The Murders in the Rue Morgue. Delve into this captivating tale of ratiocination, considered the pioneer of the detective genre and the originator of the locked room mystery trope. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia)

Embark on a thrilling journey set against the haunting backdrop of Louisianas bayou country. Murder Takes the Veil is a suspenseful tale of the lovely Trillium Pierce, trapped in the clutches of a murderer who believes his deadly destiny is written in the stars. As her friends at Aurelian College fall victim to this mysterious menace cloaked in a nuns habit, Trillium finds herself defenseless. This chilling narrative is the work of Margaret Ann Hubbard, a prolific author known for her historical novels, Catholic childrens books, and gripping crime mysteries penned during the 1950s and 1960s.

The Lane Fleming collection of vintage pistols and revolvers is renowned nationwide. When Fleming is discovered lifeless in his secured gun room, clutching a Confederate-made Colt-type percussion .36 revolver, the verdict is accidental death. However, Flemings widow, Gladys, isnt convinced. She hires Colonel Jefferson Davis Rand, a private detective and fellow gun enthusiast, to catalogue, evaluate, and negotiate the sale of her late husbands collection. The list of people who coveted the collection is long, but did someone desire it so much they would kill for it? And if so, how did they ...

Dive into the eerie mysteries of Londons Praed Street, where a string of inexplicable murders has the city on edge. Eccentric scientist Dr. Priestly is hot on the trail, piecing together the chilling connections between the crimes. But as he gets closer to the truth, he discovers a startling revelation - hes next on the murderers list. This gripping tale is penned by John Rhode, a pseudonym for the renowned author Cecil Street.

The seemingly peaceful town of Hamilton hides a chilling secret - a fear of becoming the dummy when playing Bridge, stemming from an unsolved murder. Special Investigator Bonnie Dundee is relentless in her pursuit of the truth, demanding a replay of the ill-fated death hand. Can she unravel the mystery shrouding the high society Bridge party and uncover the killers identity? (Summary by Gesine)

When a musician client asks David to accompany him to the 1982 US Festival, death is the last thing on his mind. Angry groupies can be passionate, sure, but murder? Nah. David’s optimism is swiftly rocked and rolled when exotic drugs and death appear as supporting acts and the festival mood shifts. Even the lovely Lilah can’t distract David from reality. His client needs help. He has to act. Flexing his sleuthing muscles, David noodles around from one thing to another. Info is sketchy, and time is running out—the bass isn’t the only thing dropping as more bodies are found.

In the heart of London, the daughter of a humble country parson mysteriously disappears. As fear and desperation set in, her father reaches out to amateur detective, Roger Sheringham. The case takes a dark turn when the girl is found dead - her life ended by her own silk stocking. Although initially believed to be a suicide, a disturbing pattern emerges when more young women are found dead in eerily similar circumstances. Faced with the chilling possibility of a serial killer, Sheringham must unravel the tangled threads of these tragic deaths. Are they mere copycat suicides, or is a sinister ...

Nestled amidst the serene beauty of a bustling Midwestern resort town in peak tourist season, Sister Simon’s Murder Case unravels with the mysterious murder of an elderly woman, Dannie Grear, who lived in bated breath due to an unknown fear. The local police, though relentless and headstrong, are constantly thwarted in their pursuit of the elusive killer who continues to target anyone seeming to know too much. Enter Sister Simon, the composed nun with a knack for investigation, taught by her detective father to leave no stone unturned in a murder case. With her fathers lessons and her ...

In this L.A. Theatre Works original commission, playwright Jeanne Sakata has created a new audio adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved classic. Mary Lennox is an orphaned 10-year-old who is sent to live with her uncle in his country house on the moors. Her new life is almost unbearable, but when she hears stories of the estate’s mysterious, abandoned garden she’s determined to discover its secrets.

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Dive into an intricate English murder mystery set within the heart of Londons legal district. A weary journalist, returning home after a demanding night at work, stumbles upon the puzzling scene of a crime. An elderly man lays dead in the law chambers, struck from behind. As his investigative instincts take over, our protagonist is drawn into a labyrinth of secrets and lies stretching from London to Cornwall to Yorkshire. Will the truth remain buried or will justice prevail? Stay tuned to unravel the twisted tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the last moment.